Leaking Valve?

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Leaking Valve?

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So, my 1291 has been doing something wierd lately. I've noticed that the 2nd and 3rd valve are leaking water/spit/moisture/something out the TOP of the valve (not the bottom). So there's some accumlation of moisture on my valve caps and my valve pads. It get a little splashy every once in a while, so I'm a little concerned. My horn isn't at a 90 degree angle with my legs when I play, it leans slightly forward, so I figure that might be part of the problem.

Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone know how to fix it?
Colby Fahrenbacher
Principal Tuba, Danville Symphony Orchestra
Associate Tuba, Civic Orchestra of Chicago
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